“On the basis of biological, sociological, and historical knowledge, we should recognize that the individual self is subject to death or decay, but the sum total of individual achievement, for better or worse, lives on in the immortality of The Larger.”
Quote by Hu Shih
Work
English Writings of Hu Shih: Literature and Society
The book includes a selection of Hu Shih's essays, poems, and other writings, translated into English to provide insight into his perspectives on literature and its role in society. more
Author
Hu Shih
Hu Shih (December 17, 1891 - February 24, 1962) was a prominent Chinese philosopher, litterateur, and educator. He was one of the key figures in the New Culture Movement and played a significant role in promoting the movement for vernacular Chinese, which had a profound impact on modern Chinese literature and thought. more
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